New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill looks for a receiver against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half of an NFL preseason game Aug. 9, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. Stephen B. MortonThe Associated Press

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill looks for a receiver against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half of an NFL preseason game Aug. 9, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. Stephen B. MortonThe Associated Press

The former Boise State standout finished with 15 carries for 62 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winner with 2:19 remaining.

“Jay to us is kind of the workhorse, the guy that is going to, between the tackles, he’s going to pound it through there,” Pederson told ESPN’s Tim McManus. “He’s a tough, physical, big guy that really took off in the second half.”